The men's K-2 1000 metres event was a pairs kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics program.
The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to the semifinals.
The remaining 15 teams were relegated to the repechage heats.
Taking place on July 29, the top three competitors in each of the three repechages advanced to the semifinals.
The top three finishers in each of the three semifinals (raced on July 31) advanced to the final.